Turkey GuideTwo Americans, until recently resident in Istanbul offer an insider's look at all of Turkey, from its beautiful rugged coastline filled with ancient Greek and Byzantine ruins - featuring two of the world's most admired sites, Troy and Ephesus - to the modern nightlife and exotic shopping of Istanbul, Ankara, Antalya and more. Extensive history, culture and travel planning sections, with terrific coverage of Istanbul and environs, Black Sea and Mediterranean coasts, and first-rate advice on wonderful lodgings, exciting restaurants, where to see authentic whirling dervish performances, insider tips on how to bargain for rugs, best places to take a Turkish bath, and so much more. |
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Page 79
... roads , and we strongly encourage that you take them . This is no time to stick to the country roads for the aesthetic of it ; the toll road was probably built because the old highway was dangerous , and there's little aesthetic ...
... roads , and we strongly encourage that you take them . This is no time to stick to the country roads for the aesthetic of it ; the toll road was probably built because the old highway was dangerous , and there's little aesthetic ...
Page 323
... road leading past the high southern walls and through a series of towers and compounds culminat- ing in the gate itself . This was probably a major entry point into the city . Around the interior are a collection of temple sites , all ...
... road leading past the high southern walls and through a series of towers and compounds culminat- ing in the gate itself . This was probably a major entry point into the city . Around the interior are a collection of temple sites , all ...
Page 371
... road . At the entrance to town there is a " Dur " ( " Stop " ) sign and a ticket booth ( a sign reads " Gise , Bilet " ) where you'll be charged $ 1.50 . Soğanlı is located at the point where two valleys meet , and the road you arrived ...
... road . At the entrance to town there is a " Dur " ( " Stop " ) sign and a ticket booth ( a sign reads " Gise , Bilet " ) where you'll be charged $ 1.50 . Soğanlı is located at the point where two valleys meet , and the road you arrived ...
Contents
Land | 32 |
Turkish Language 39 | 43 |
Planning Your Trip 68 | 68 |
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